Reading Comprehension 10M Read the following passage, then answer the questions below:

In 670 Albarid was started. Men on horses carried messages along important routes. They were marked by signs on the ground. Every ten kilometres there were a rest house. There the letters were given to another man. Pigeons were used after that to send messages among countries because they can know their way back. The written messages were tied to the bird's legs.

The telephone was invented by Alexander Bell in 1876. It soon became one of the most useful machines in the world. The fax machine appeared in 1980s. It copies written messages and sends them along telephone wires. Mobiles and the internet are also used nowadays to send messages very quickly.

A ) State whether the statements are true (  ) or false ( X ) (4 x 1 = 4 marks)1. Albarid was started in 760. ( )2. There was a rest house every twelve kilometres. ( )3. Pigeons can know their way back. ( ) 4. People use the internet to send messages very fast. ( )

B ) From a) , b) and c) choose the right answer: (3 x 1 = 3 marks)5. Postmen ________________ messages on horses.a) used to carry b) used to write c) used to cut6. The routes were marked ___________________.a) by maps b) by signs c) by clouds7. The messages were tied to the _________________ .a) pigeon’s head b) pigeon’s wings c) pigeon’s legsC ) Answer the following questions: (3 x 1 = 3 marks)8. How could postmen know their way in 670? _________________________________________________________________________

9. When did the fax machine appear? __________________________________________________________________________

10. Why did postmen meet at the rest house? __________________________________________________________________________

Time allowed : 1 ¼ Hours I. Language Exercises ( 22 Marks )

A ) Fill in the spaces with words from the list : 6 x ½ = 3

rope – during – selfish – obey – together – Japanese - whispered.

1. A : What do Muslims do ___________________ the day of Ramadan? B : They fast from sunrise to sunset.

2. A : ______________________ cars are usually very good ones. B : You’re absolutely right.

19- Sweets are my favorite food ( ) What a fantastic animal!20- You’re proud of your presents? ( ) I've got the top mark in my exams.21- Why are you so happy? ( ) Be careful! You'll get overweight.22- The dog can lead blind people. ( ) I haven’t seen him for a long time. ( ) Yes. I like them all.F ) Write what you would say or do in these situations : 2 x 1 = 223. Your friend has bought a new car. ____________________________________________________________________.